VCI Legal – October 6, 2026

Acquiring an educational institution requires careful consideration of how transaction structure, regulatory approvals and operational compliance interact. For investors, the legal assessment must extend beyond the acquisition itself to the institution’s ability to continue operating after completion.

VCI Legal presents its M&A Guidance for Vietnam’s Education Sector, a publication examining key legal considerations in the acquisition of educational institutions. Designed for investors, school operators and transaction advisers, the guidance brings together issues relevant to transaction planning, execution and post-closing compliance.

The publication explores foreign investment considerations, ownership structures and the implications of acquiring domestic and foreign-invested targets. It also addresses regulatory approvals, educational licensing and post-closing obligations, highlighting matters that warrant early assessment during due diligence and transaction structuring.

Particular attention is given to contractual risk allocation. The guidance discusses conditions precedent, representations and warranties, and tailored indemnities addressing sector-specific concerns, including licensing history, facilities, land use and operational compliance. These considerations help connect due diligence findings with the protections negotiated in transaction documents.

Through this publication, VCI Legal offers a practical legal perspective on education M&A, supporting informed investment decisions and careful preparation at each stage of a transaction.

Please find VCI Legal’s M&A Guidance for Vietnam’s Education Sector below MA_Education_guidance

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VCI Legal is an award-winning business law firm in Vietnam with a wide range of legal and corporate services, among other things, corporate, banking & finance, tax, labor & HR, real estate and dispute resolution with special focus on international investment disputes, We also offer our specialized type of service called “In-House Counsel Service” with the aim of assisting our clients in dealing with all types of internal and external issues arising from their day-to-day operations and business activities. With our offices in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, we have a tremendous depth of experience in providing well-reasoned and comprehensive legal advice to not only multinationals and Fortune 500 companies, but also small and medium enterprises.

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